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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.58, 961.27 and 416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.58, 961.27 and 416.79 is: 575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.58 : 961.27 = 416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.58/961.27 = 416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.58x = 961.27 × 416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.58x = 400,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,646.68/696.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.16

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